About this episode

The hosts discuss trinket trading and Rat Pucking in the context of steampunk events and renfaires.

recorded May 27, 2026 We always get a little anxious this close to a big event, so we're playing by ear tonight. Thax just learned about 'trinket trading' that occurs at renfaires, and even at steampunk events, but undercover. Have you interacted this way? Good or no?Also from refaire, Rat Pucking! Seems like an easy adaption to our sensabilities with a bit of bad cockney and olde slang phrases tossed about.See you in Galveston! trinket trading explained on reddit Rat Pucking explained!

People in this episode

Hosts: Thax, Jack, Bluestocking

Topics covered

• trinket trading
• steampunk events
• renfaires
• Rat Pucking
• anxiety before events

Keywords

• trinket trading
• steampunk
• renfaires
• Rat Pucking
• Galveston

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Places: Galveston

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